KAFE 104.1 is hitting the track at Deming Speedway! All summer long, cheer on 14-year-old, Dakota Drake, in the KAFE 104.1 car as she tries to win the championship in her division for the second season in a row!
The races are fast, action-packed, and a great time for your family Friday nights all summer through September 29th (with a few exceptions)!
See how Dakota is doing here! Here’s a little more about Dakota:
My name is Dakota Drake and I am the driver of the 22D 600 Restricted Micro Sprint at Deming Speedway. I am 14 years old and just finished the 8th grade at Mount Baker Jr. High.
I was born and raised in a true racing family. My Great-Grandpa, my Grandpa, my Dad, two of my Uncles, three of my cousins and my brother all raced or race currently. As a little kid I would sit up in the stands and cheer on my Dad and Uncles and dream of the day I would get to try it. Well that day came when I was 6yrs old, however it wasn’t quite what I expected. After taking a few laps under speed, I decided that this racing business was not for this Girl! Instead I decided to help my cousin on her car, I went from driver to crew member just like that.
A few years later my cousin broke her arm (not in a racecar J), I decided I would give it a shot and drive her car until she could return. As they say.. the rest is history. I have since raced two years in a Jr. Sprint and am currently running my third year in a 600R.
I now have a passion for racing that is hard to explain, the rush, the challenge and the speed it is more then words can explain. It is my goal every week to be the fastest car out on the track, and even though I don’t always accomplish it, I put up a good fight and do not give up.
I have learned a lot about my car, from the maintenance that takes place in the shop during the week, to the setup at the track each race day. My Dad has taught me to never give up and always go into a race knowing I CAN win. Racing has also tough me a lot about respect, patience and discipline. These things are all needed to be a good racer.
Accomplishments:
2014 Jr. Sprint
– 3rd Place in Championship Points at Deming Speedway
– Most Improved Driver
– Sportsman of the Year
2015 Jr. Sprint
– Most Improved Driver
2016 600R
– Rookie of the Year
2017 600R
– Track Champion at Deming Speedway
– Sportsman of the year
– Most Improved Driver
– North Sound Racing Driver of the Year
None of these accomplishments would have been possible without all of the support from my family, friends and sponsors.
Dad and Mom
Grandpa’s and Grandma’s
Uncles and Aunts
Cousins
Troy Reynolds
KAFE 104.1
Les Schwab Tire Centers – Lynden Store
MyTrafficMan.net
Mike Bruland
Kevin Benson
Troy Racing Engines
Diehl Ford
First Priority Manufacturing
Napa – Sumas Auto Parts
Jen’s Farrier Service
Jim’s Automotive
Snap On
Speedmart
Fast Time Wings
Company 22
Bloodgood Motorsports
Pro Products
Here’s the schedule for the rest of the season:
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June 29, 2018
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Les Schwab Tire Centers / Texmo Buildings Night including Non Wing 600’s and 1200’s $3 Off Skagit County Residents |
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July 6, 2018
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Blade RV / Les Schwab Tire Centers / KISM 92.9 Mid Season Championship & Fireworks including Focus Midgets |
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July 13, 2018
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Les Schwab Tire Centers / MyTrafficMan.net Night $3 Off Whatcom County Residents |
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July 19, 2018
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IBEW/NECA Clay Cup Nationals |
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July 20, 2018
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IBEW/NECA Clay Cup Nationals |
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July 21, 2018
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IBEW/NECA Clay Cup Nationals |
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July 27, 2018
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Closed for 360 Nationals @ Skagit Speedway
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August 3, 2018
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Coors Light / Bob Hillier Trucking Night including Non Wing 600’s |
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August 10, 2018
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Phillips 66 Night |
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August 17, 2018
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4th Annual Big Al Memorial |
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August 18, 2018
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4th Annual Big Al Memorial |
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August 24, 2018
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Les Schwab Tire Centers / Highline Performance Night including Focus Midgets and Non Wing 1200’s $3 Off Snohomish County Residents |
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August 31, 2018
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Closed for World of Outlaws @ Skagit Speedway |
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September 7, 2018
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Powder Coating Inc. / Brent Rents Night including Focus Midgets |
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September 14, 2018
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North Coast Credit Union / Special T Sign and Graphics Night including Non Wing 1200’s |
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September 21, 2018
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SpeedMart Hoosier Night No 1200’s |
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September 28, 2018
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O’Reilly Auto Parts Night |
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September 29, 2018
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Les Schwab Tire Centers / Hillier Industries Championship Night |
